How Do You Respond to ‘The Grind’ of Fall Training?
It’s late September which means two things. You are in the middle of the fall training block in which you are engaged in an intensive physical conditioning program or are starting to get on snow in Europe for early-season skiing, or both. The next few months before race season will be physically and mentally challenging […]
Read MoreEnlist Your External World to Unlock Positive Life Change
Anybody who has ever tried to make a significant change in their life (in other words, pretty much everyone) knows how hard it is. Old ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving, no matter how unhealthy they are or unhappy they make you, can become so deeply entrenched in our psyches that positive change seems nearly […]
Read MorePay Now or Pay Later; it’s Your Choice
The fall, and this all-important prep period, is now officially under way. You should now be laying the foundation for your success next winter making your final push of preparation before hitting the slopes in a few months. Though getting miles on snow is very important (if you’re that fortunate), a key focus of the […]
Read MoreHow to Resist Billions of Years of Evolution for Positive Life Change
In my last article, I described how evolution has enabled humans to adapt to a changing environment to ensure our survival as a species. I also showed how those very qualities that helped us survive can prevent us from thriving and becoming the best version of ourselves. In this article, I will explain how you […]
Read MoreAnother Blogging Milestone: 9,000,000 Views on PsychologyToday.com
Developing and sharing my ideas about all things psychology are an essential value in my professional life. I’m so gratified to announce that I’ve reached a new milestone in my blogging: My blog posts have been read by more than 9,000,000 people. It means so much to me that my ideas have resonated with so many […]
Read MoreWhy Evolution Prevents You from Becoming Your Best Self
Did you know that the so-called self-help industry is estimated to be worth $13.2 billion in 2022, up from $9.9 billion in 2016? What does that tell you about personal growth these days? Several observations. First, if you’ll pardon the pun, it’s a growth industry. Second, self-improvement has become a part of our cultural landscape. […]
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